Planting Together Did you know you can boost your gardens health deter pest and maximize yield with a natural teamwork approach A few of my favorite plants I use together Marigolds - Deters whitefly from tomatoes amp aphids from beans Lavender - This beautiful scent deters pest and is a pollinator attractor Basil - Protects tomatoes from aphids and has insect repellent leaves Coriander - Scent repels aphids and carrot fly Nasturtium - Attracts beneficial insects and lures aphids away from beans